What exactly is cooperative care, how do you use it, and why? Listen in as Anna talks about the ins and outs of this relatively new training that gives dogs a voice in their care and grooming.
Anna also drops a few resources where you can learn more both online, in books and in person.
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S2 Ep5, Reactivity! Does Your Dog Bark and Lunge?
What is reactivity in dogs, why does it happen and how can we fix it? Connie dives into the troublesome behavior of barking and lunging. She also briefly covers the most common technique to fix it. Connie reveals the most commonly overlooked piece to fixing reactivity and without it, no amount of training will work!
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S2 Ep4 Rewards or Reinforcers?
What are you using for dog training, rewards or reinforcers? What is the difference? It's more than you might think. Connie talks not only about the differences but how to figure out which one you're using, why it's important and the benefits of using the right one. Raise your dog training to the next level for sports, pet training and even behavior modification.
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S2 Ep.3, Retractable Leashes Oh My!
Let's talk about retractable leashes. This is such a challenging topic for so many people. Connie dives into the pros and cons. Is there a place for retractable leashes in a dog owners life?
She breaks down if and when along with a list of rules, to help guide you, the dog owner, on appropriate use of this controversial piece of dog equipment.
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S2 Ep.2 Puppy Socialization
If you have a puppy, this podcast is for you! Typically you pick-up your puppy from a rescue or breeder around 8 - 9 weeks old. But did you know the clock is already ticking on socializing that puppy? What does that even mean?
Connie goes through puppy socialization, the dos and don'ts and the sometimes still controversial puppy class versus vaccinations.
SHOW NOTES:
UC Davis, Veterinary Medicine https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk491/files/inline-files/Puppy_Socialization.pdf
American Veterinary Society of Animal Medicine
Position Statements, Puppy Socialization
https://avsab.org/resources/position-statements/
San Diego Humane Society, Puppy Socialization Checklist
https://resources.sdhumane.org/Resource_Center/Behavior_and_Training/Dogs_and_Puppies/Adopting%3A_Puppies/Puppy_Socialization_Checklist
Welcoming Your Puppy From Planet Dog, by Kathy Callahan
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=welcoming+your+puppy+from+planet+dog+book&crid=654QD1Z3FUYO&sprefix=book+welcoming+your+p%2Caps%2C98&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_21
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